Transcript Assessing Student Performance in Practice Colin Bright – Solent University June Tilling – Soton University.

Assessing Student
Performance in Practice
Colin Bright – Solent University
June Tilling – Soton University
Let’s Be Honest…
Theory
Practice
Lecture Theatre
Workplace
The Happy Workplace
The Process
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Students are required to Pass their Placements: meeting
the threshold requirements of the National Occupational
Standards for Social Work.
PASS/FAIL Decision
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Once students have demonstrated the NOS – then we
look to band their performance.
Raising the Profile of Practice
Assessment Criteria
Mark /
Grade
Banding
Competence Level
Distinction (75)
First Class Hons.
1st
Excellent/exceptional response to the practicelearning brief, satisfying all learning outcomes
and exceeding expectations for achievement
at this level in all Key Roles.
Merit (65)
Upper Second Class
Hons. 2:1
Good/Very good response to the practicelearning brief, satisfying all learning outcomes
and exceeding threshold expectations in most
aspects.
Good Pass (55)
Lower Second Class
Hons. 2:2
Satisfactory/Good response to the practicelearning brief, meeting all learning outcomes
and exceeding threshold expectations in some
aspect(s).
Pass (45)
Third Class Hons.
3rd
Adequate response to the practice learning
brief, meeting all learning outcomes at
threshold level.
Fail (0)
Fail
Inadequate response to the practice-learning
brief, not meeting learning outcomes at
threshold level.
Placement Portfolios
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The Placement Portfolio is the “Assessment Artefact”.
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This enables assessment to be moderated.
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Key Generic Criteria are the focus for the assessment of
the Banding/Grade.
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These Criteria are informed by the Unit Guidance within
the National Occupational Standards for Social Work.
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This approach promotes consistency and fairness across
the range of different placements educators and
supervisors.
The Key Banding Criteria
Self-Reflection:
► Reflect
on and
evaluate their own
practice in relation
to the NOS, Values,
Ethics and the Code
of Practice.
Banding Criteria
Knowledge Base:
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Identify, critically
analyse, apply and
evaluate SW theories,
models and methods of
working as used in this
specific area of practice,
drawing upon an
appropriate knowledge
base.
Banding Criteria
Evidence Based
Practice:
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Use reading and
research material from
a variety of relevant
sources.
Banding Criteria
Communication:
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Identify and
demonstrate effective
communication skills.
Banding Criteria
Social Work Context:
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Understand, analyse and evaluate the legal, social,
cultural and professional context of the placement.
The Assessment Tool
Criteria
1st (75)
2:1 (65)
2:2 (55)
3rd (45)
Self reflection
Very good
evidence…
Good
Evidence…
Evidence…
Sufficient
evidence…
Knowledge
Base
Very good
evidence…
Good
evidence…
Evidence…
Sufficient
evidence…
Wide Range of
sources…
A range of
sources…
Sufficient
evidence of
sources…
Evidence Based Extensive
range of
Practice
sources…
Communication
Very
articulate…
Very Good
degree of
clarity…
Good degree
of clarity….
Sufficient
degree of
clarity…
Social Work
Context
Very good
evidence…
Good
evidence…
Evidence…
Sufficient
evidence….
Overall Assessment of PLO Performance
Name of
Student
Level of
Study
Assessor’s
Signature
Date:
Assessed
Grade
The Panel Process
► Initial
Recommendation (PE)
► Reciprocal Reading
Panel (PE)
► Second Reading Panel
(PE’s & Tutors)
► Formal Panel
(Independent
Chair/PE’s & Tutors)
Impact
► Not
Earth Shattering –
But very positive.
► Raised Student
Motivation for
Reflective activity.
► Greater Criticality
► Raised Overall
performance. (Grades)
The Critical Questions
► Are
We Truly
Assessing Practice?
► Have
the students
got the necessary
skills to make them
fit for purpose?
► We
need your help!
The Next Steps Exercise
► In
groups:
► Groups A & C:
 What Skills do students employ in their practice to
reflect competence against the NOS?
 NB: Are these relevant to Every placement?
► Groups
B & D:
 What Skills reflect the professional capabilities
framework?
Professional Capabilities Framework
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Professionalism
Values and ethics
Diversity
Rights, Justice and
Economic well-being
Knowledge (Application)
Critical reflection &
Analysis
Intervention & Skills
Contexts and
Organisations
Professional Leadership
The Next Steps (Continued)
► All
Groups: How would you measure a student’s
skills?
Findings to date… SKILLS
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Communication
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Organisation
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Planning
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Team Working
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Assessment
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Critical Analysis
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Reflection
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Recording and Report Writing
Information Gathering and
Research
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Presentation
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Engagement in Supervision
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IT Skills
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Inter-professional Engagement
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Challenge
Findings to date… METHODS
► Direct
Observation
/ Supervisor’s
Feedback
► Service
User Feedback
► Mentor
► Panel
► Work
► Scenario-Based
Summaries
► Practice
Analyses
Assessments –
Verbal
Exams